TThe Narrative
A poignant exploration of identity within the Absence series, Juliette Princess carries a regal yet fragile energy. It captures a moment of quiet, stubborn dignity amidst the void. While the name suggests royalty, the image reflects the internal sovereignty a survivor maintains even when the world around her feels hollow. It is a portrait of a woman who remains a "Princess" of her own internal landscape, regardless of the fences built around her.
Medium: Museum-grade Giclée Print on 310gsm Archival Cotton Rag.
Method: Shot on location at the Hout Bay Harbor. Grace Remondo physically placed her lens between the wires of a harbor fence, using a shallow depth of field to transform the wire into a blurred, soft frame.
The Symbolism: This blurred border represents the "narrow sight" of society—the restrictive, often distorted lens through which the community views the loneliness and struggle of women.
The Feel: The sharp focus on the subject contrasted against the "barred" blur creates a feeling of being protected yet imprisoned, highlighting the tension between private dignity and public invisibility.
TThe Narrative
A poignant exploration of identity within the Absence series, Juliette Princess carries a regal yet fragile energy. It captures a moment of quiet, stubborn dignity amidst the void. While the name suggests royalty, the image reflects the internal sovereignty a survivor maintains even when the world around her feels hollow. It is a portrait of a woman who remains a "Princess" of her own internal landscape, regardless of the fences built around her.
Medium: Museum-grade Giclée Print on 310gsm Archival Cotton Rag.
Method: Shot on location at the Hout Bay Harbor. Grace Remondo physically placed her lens between the wires of a harbor fence, using a shallow depth of field to transform the wire into a blurred, soft frame.
The Symbolism: This blurred border represents the "narrow sight" of society—the restrictive, often distorted lens through which the community views the loneliness and struggle of women.
The Feel: The sharp focus on the subject contrasted against the "barred" blur creates a feeling of being protected yet imprisoned, highlighting the tension between private dignity and public invisibility.